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This from Paul Carter, Niton. Ed
On Facebook a couple of days ago there was an item from the Daily Star about how a long-loved holiday destination was in decline.
Always an admirer of the impeccable journalism we can find in the Star, I had a look; I thought it might be about Southport. But it was about the Island.
Illustrated with an admittedly dismal scene in Newport, it mentioned out-of-date hotels, deprivation, unemployment and all the rest. Debatable, but what was interesting were the FB viewers’ comments.
Immigration a problem?
In particular the number of people who attributed this decline to IMMIGRATION. Yes, immigration.
I have been coming to the Island for forty years, and had a home there for ten years. I don’t recall meeting a single immigrant, except one Polish person who is certainly earning her keep and adding value.
Have I missed something?
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